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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,233.07, 40,848.18 and 15,994.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,233.07, 40,848.18 and 15,994.59 is: 23,991.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233.07 : 40,848.18 = 15,994.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233.07/40,848.18 = 15,994.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233.07x = 40,848.18 × 15,994.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233.07x = 653,349,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,349,891.35/27,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,991.05

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